Advanced Technology

Digital X-rays

Dr. Hardy carefully prescribes which radiographs need to be taken.  Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone.  We can also examine the roots and nerves of teeth, diagnose lesions such as cysts or tumors, as well as assess damage when trauma occurs.  Dental radiographs are invaluable aids in diagnosing, treating, and maintaining dental health.  Exposure time for dental radiographs is extremely minimal.  Digital X-rays result in 1/6th the radiation exposure to you.  Digital imaging allows us to store patient images, and enables us to quickly and easily transfer them to specialists or insurance companies.

Intraoral Camera

Dr. Hardy utilizes intraoral camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis.  An intraoral camera allows us to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, and enables us to share with you what we see.  With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that allow you to “co-diagnose” your dental status along with Dr. Hardy.  Intra-oral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, for other specialists, for communication with our dental lab or for insurance companies.